Delicious Filled Date Cookies Recipe

Discover the joy of baking with this easy and delightful recipe for filled date cookies. These cookies feature a soft and buttery dough filled with a sweet and sticky date paste. They are perfect for treating yourself or sharing with family and friends. The combination of the tender cookie and rich date filling is truly irresistible. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic baking skills, you can create a batch of these delightful cookies in no time. Get ready to indulge in the sweet taste of homemade goodness!

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the date filling by combining the dates, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the dates break down, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Take one portion of the dough out of the fridge and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Using a round cookie cutter or drinking glass, cut out circles from the dough. Place a teaspoon of the date filling in the center of each circle.
9. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal the cookies.
10. Transfer the filled cookies to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.
13. Serve and enjoy these delicious filled date cookies!

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